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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Anyone know of a good online source for an engine block heater??

Ebay doesn't have anything

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Old Oct 12, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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I would check the local parts store. They should have exactly what you want.
 
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Did yours die?
 
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actuallly all i need is the cord. the heating element is still installed. the problem i am running into is that everywhere i check in town wants around $70.00 for JUST THE CORD!!!
 
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did yours break? maybe you could buy some wire from hardware store and put a plug on it.
 
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not a bad idea!! thanks shipmate!! (Hull Tech (turd chaser), ships company, USS DD Eisenhower (Ikeatraz), 1983- 1989)
 
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hey MISTERCMK:
I see you live in Minnesote. Tell about what oil (viscosity) you use during the long , cold winters in your neck of the woods

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or even better yet why not hack up a cheapy extension cord? just cut off the male end and however many feet you need and connect with some wire connectors.
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